In standard costing, an 'Adverse Variance' occurs when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In standard costing, an 'Adverse Variance' occurs when:
A. Standard quantity equals actual quantity
B. Actual cost is less than standard cost
C. Actual cost is greater than standard cost
D. Actual profit is greater than budgeted profit
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
When the actual expenses exceed the predetermined standard cost, it negatively impacts profits, termed an adverse/unfavorable variance.

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Question #1
The 'Financial Reporting' under Indian GAAP for non-corporate entities is governed by:
A. Ind AS only
B. IFRS
C. Companies Act only
D. Accounting Standards (AS) issued by ICAI

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Non-company entities follow AS issued by ICAI.

Question #2
S1: A Receipt Voucher is prepared for cash receipts. S2: A Payment Voucher is prepared for cash payments. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. S2 only
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
In the voucher entry system, a Receipt Voucher is used to record all cash and bank receipts. A Payment Voucher is used to record all cash and bank payments. Both statements are correct.

Question #3
A: The Purchases Book records only credit purchases of goods. R: Cash purchases of goods are recorded in the Cash Book. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is true but R is false
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D. A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Purchases Book is strictly for credit purchases of trading goods. Cash purchases are recorded in the Cash Book. R correctly explains why cash purchases are excluded from the Purchases Book.